MUMBAI — In a move that captured widespread public and media attention, actor Salman Khan attended the first day of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s (RSS) Mumbai Vyakhyanmala on Saturday, February 7, 2026. The two-day lecture series, held at the Nehru Centre Auditorium in Worli, is themed ‘100 Years of Sangh Journey: New Horizons’ and is a cornerstone of the organisation’s centenary celebrations.
Khan’s arrival coincided with the opening session addressed by RSS Sarsanghchalak (Chief) Mohan Bhagwat, who reflected on the Sangh’s evolution since its inception in 1925.
1. Centenary Outreach: A Dialogue with Society
The Mumbai Vyakhyanmala is the final segment of a four-city tour (following New Delhi, Bengaluru, and Kolkata) aimed at engaging with the “intellectual and influential” sections of society.
- Objective: To share the RSS’s vision for the next century, focusing on national unity, civic duties, and social harmony.
- High-Profile Invitees: Salman Khan was among several dignitaries from the worlds of cinema, industry, and the arts invited to witness the proceedings.
- The Atmosphere: The actor’s presence underscores the Sangh’s “New Horizons” strategy—broadening its reach beyond traditional volunteer bases to include cultural icons and diverse professionals.
2. Mohan Bhagwat: “A Method Unseen Since Gautam Buddha”
During his keynote address, Mohan Bhagwat spoke about the global curiosity surrounding the RSS.
- Global Study: Bhagwat noted that scholars and observers from all five continents now visit India to study the Sangh’s organizational structure.
- The Historical Comparison: “Everyone asks the same question… they say that this method is relevant for the younger generation, and even in their own country’s history, perhaps after Gautam Buddha, such an all-India effort has not taken place,” Bhagwat stated.
- Non-Competitive Philosophy: He clarified that the RSS was not formed in reaction to any situation or in competition with any group, stating, “Our work is carried out without opposing anyone. The Sangh does not seek popularity or power.”
3. Event Schedule (February 7–8, 2026)
| Date | Session | Focus |
| Feb 7 (Sat) | 4:00 PM | Main Lecture by Dr. Mohan Bhagwat. |
| Feb 7 (Sat) | 6:15 PM | Panel Discussion on ‘Panch Parivartan’ (Five Pillars). |
| Feb 8 (Sun) | Morning | Interaction and Q&A session with invited guests. |
4. “Panch Parivartan”: The Roadmap for the Next 100 Years
Organisers detailed that the lecture series focuses on five essential pillars for India’s growth (Viksit Bharat):
- Family Values: Strengthening the domestic unit.
- Social Harmony: Ending regional and caste-based friction.
- Environmental Protection: Promoting sustainable living.
- Civic Duty: Encouraging active participation in democracy.
- Self-Awareness: Reconnecting with indigenous Indian knowledge systems.